Ja'Von Benson, former Ridge View High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

Ja'Von Benson

By Columbia Standard

Mar 22, 2025

On Friday, March 21, former Ridge View High School standout Ja'Von Benson’s current collegiate team the Ole Miss Rebels won 71-64 against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Fiserv Forum, this was the first game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the championship.

The Ole Miss Rebels’ next game will take place on Sunday, March 23 at 6:45 p.m. in Fiserv Forum against Iowa State Cyclones.

Ja'Von Benson’s game position is forward.

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